The Sugar Shack

Driving down Main Street in Kenyon, you may have noticed a new sandwich board advertising the newest business in Kenyon, The Sugar Shack & Collectibles. Owned and operated by Esther Ammon, this …

The Farm Store

On the Main Street of West Concord, two blocks from the bowling alley, something is afoot. April 1st is the Grand Opening of the Farm Store. The Gochnauers are working hard to welcome you to their …

Held Bus Fights to Keep K-W School Bus Routes On Time

The K-W school board has been looking for avenues to cut costs in the districts shrinking budget. One of the latest items has been the transportation of the students to and from school. The latest …

Holy Week at Dennison Lutheran and Vang

Come join Jesus in his Passover from death to life, and be renewed in the Spirit. Palm Sunday – April 2 – 9:00 AM at Dennison, 11:00 at Vang Maundy Thursday – April 6 – 7:00 PM at …

That's the Latest

There was one time at Mankato State College, which was before it became Mankato State University and long before it changed to Minnesota State, that my friend Dan Miller was explaining to one of our …

Meet the Chief

Jeff Sjoblom became Kenyon's Chief of Police on August 23, 2021 after Chief Lee Sjolander retired. Chief Sjoblom came to Kenyon with 14 years of experience under his belt as a Goodhue County Deputy …

KW Noble Knights of the Week for March 10, 2023

Front Row: Malia Evenson, KG, Ms. Madison Andrist; Nova Christensen, Gr. 1, Mr. Tony Donkers; Liliana Guzman, Gr. 2, Mrs. Deb Hinrichs; Adrian Moreno, Gr. 2, Ms. Megan Sabrowsky. Back Row: Hunter …

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Why you MUST take Vitamin D plus Hepatitis B vaccine issues and more!

Vitamin D supplements, as reported on in the National Library of Medicine and the Reviews of Endocrine Metabolic Disorders journal, can cut the risk of death from covid-19 by 51% and reduce risk of …

A Minnesotan

Seasons in Minnesota, and the rest of the Midwest, and wild. You’ve got Per-Witner, WInter, False Spring, Second Winter, maybe Spring, construction season- also known as Summer, and Fall. False …

Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes

Dyers Creek. I drive past it quite often near our place in Tennessee. We have went kayaking up and down it numerous times. It is very quiet in the evenings and we enjoy the cranes that hunt for fish …

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Obituaries

Everett John Fletcher

Everett John Fletcher, 97, a longtime resident of Kenyon, MN died Thursday February 16, 2023, at home. Everett was born on September 25, 1925, to Ernest and Alice Fletcher in Bloomington, MN. He …

Barbara Lynne Evert

Barbara Lynne Evert passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 22nd under the care of Mayo Clinic Hospice and Zumbrota Health services in Zumbrota, MN. A celebration of life and visitation …

Agnes Mae VanHoff

Agnes Mae VanHoff, age 100, passed away on February 18, 2023, at her home in New Perspective Assisted Living in Faribault, MN with her daughter, Carol Ann at her side. Agnes was born at home, …

Susan Haugen

The Memorial Service for Sue Haugen will be at Noon on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wanamingo. Visitation will be at the church one hour prior to the Memorial Service. …

Gerald Wayne “Jerry” Wallaker

Gerald Wayne “Jerry” Wallaker, 70, of Wanamingo, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, February 6, 2023. Jerry was born February 26, 1952, in Rochester, …

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The Psalms: “Prayers and Songs”

Psalm: [ /sä(l)m/ ] noun --- from the Greek word psalmos, "song sung to a harp", similar to the original Hebrew word and meaning. The Book of Psalms lists many authors as this is a collection of …

Kenyon City Council Meeting - January 10, 2023

Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a City Council Meeting was duly held in the City Council chambers at 7:00 p.m. on the 10th day of January 2023. The meeting was called to order by Acting …

KW Noble Knights of the Week for March 3, 2023

Front Row: Braelyn Callahan, KG, Ms. Madison Andrist; Ella Hernandez-Washington, KG, Mrs. Katie Valek; Jaxson Cline, Gr. 1, Mr. Tony Donkers; Aubree Cagle, Gr. 2, Mrs. Deb Hinrichs; Asher Porras, Gr. …

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Victorian Tea Luncheon-Honoring Women Past and Present

Dakota City Heritage Village is planning to return to their popular Spring fundraiser, a Victorian Tea Luncheon. The event will be held Saturday, May 6 from 12 noon- 2 pm with seating to begin at …

KW Noble Knights of the week for February 17, 2023

Front Row: Paisley Ryan, KG, Ms. Madison Andrist; Adaline Richards, Gr.1, Mr. Tony Donkers; Jack Priebe, Gr. 2, Ms. Megan Sabrowsky; Genevieve Hendrickson, Gr. 3, Ms. Val Ashland. Back Row: Leila …

KW Noble Knights of the Week for February 10, 2023

Front Row: Shia Evenson, KG, Mrs. Tanya Short; Oliver Miner, KG, Mrs. Katie Valek; Parker Sletten, Gr. 1, Mrs. Katie Benbrooks; Roman Johnson, Gr. 1, Mr. Tony Donkers. Back Row: Koraiyah …

Most liberal colleges in America

Stacker used data from Niche to determine the 50 most liberal universities and colleges in America.

7 common types of anti-transgender legislation that have passed or failed in the last 10 years

Stacker investigated seven common types of anti-transgender legislation that have passed or failed in the last 10 years using data from the ACLU.

Stacker tracked down some of the most delicious, must-try snacks from different countries.

Metros where homes are selling for the most over asking price

Stacker analyzed data from Redfin to see which metros had the most homes sold over asking price across the United States in the month of February 2023.

Metros where homes are selling for the most under asking price

Stacker analyzed data from Redfin to see which metros had the most homes sold under asking price across the U.S. In the month of February 2023.